Chasing Light Through Darkness By Caleb Snow 1

Chasing Light Through Darkness By Caleb Snow 1 Summary

 

Vivian Hennessey notices her husband Xavier’s growing frustration with the company cafeteria’s new chef, so she decides to surprise him on his birthday with a lovingly prepared lunchbox. When she delivers it to his office, Xavier’s delighted reaction warms her heart. However, this tender moment is interrupted by an intern named Ysabelle, whose cold gaze unsettles Vivian.

 

Shortly afterward, Ysabelle publicly humiliates Vivian on social media, accusing her of infidelity and labeling her with cruel names. Vivian is shocked to see a candid photo of herself accompanied by vicious accusations, and she immediately calls Xavier to inform him about the situation. She reveals that Ysabelle barged into his office uninvited and then posted defamatory content online, claiming Vivian is trying to seduce Xavier.

 

Xavier responds with concern and assures Vivian he will handle Ysabelle, though Vivian remains wary and questions how he plans to do so. Pregnant and advised to rest, Vivian had made an exception to bring Xavier a special meal, only to have it spark a damaging scandal. As she watches the social media backlash grow, Vivian sees Ysabelle posting more provocative content linked to Xavier’s workplace, further fueling the tension.

 

Xavier admits that Ysabelle is young and has made mistakes before, which he tried to correct, but he never expected her to escalate matters in this way. The chapter ends with a sense of unease as Vivian and Xavier face the consequences of Ysabelle’s actions and the threat they pose to their marriage and reputation.

 

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Chapter 1

Since the company cafeteria switched chefs, my husband, Xavier Hennessey, hadn’t stopped grumbling about how terrible the food had become. Each day, his complaints grew louder, and I could tell it was really getting under his skin.

Wanting to cheer him up on his birthday, I decided to prepare a special lunchbox just for him. I devoted the entire morning to the kitchen, carefully selecting ingredients and cooking each dish with extra care. The aroma filled our small apartment, and I felt a flutter of excitement, hoping he would appreciate the effort.

When I finally handed the lunchbox to Xavier at his office, his face lit up with genuine delight. After tasting a few bites, he leaned over and kissed my cheek softly, a tender gesture that made my heart skip.

At that very moment, an intern I didn’t know walked in unexpectedly. She apologized, saying, “Sorry to interrupt,” but the way she looked at me was cold, almost like she was sizing me up.

I brushed it off, thinking it was just a passing moment. I wish I had sensed something deeper.

Not long after, that same intern took to social media and publicly shamed me in the most vicious way.

[What a shameless slut! She’s carrying another man’s child and still comes to the office to seduce my husband. She’s been pregnant for months and not working. Must be desperate and lonely at home. No wonder she craves attention. Who’s this Vivian Summer’s husband in the photo? Your wife is cheating on you, did you know? Come get her.]

I stared at the candid photo of myself—God knows where she had found it—now tagged with a humiliating label. A bitter half-smile crossed my lips as I reached for my phone and dialed Xavier’s number.

“I hear you’ve got yourself an intern wife? Xavier, you’re fired,” I said, trying to keep my voice steady.

He answered almost instantly. The sound of his fingers tapping rapidly on a keyboard echoed faintly in the background.

“Vivian? What’s wrong?” His voice was tight with worry.

I didn’t respond immediately. Instead, I studied Ysabelle’s posts—the intern who had attacked me online. If the finance team hadn’t discreetly passed me her social handle, I might never have known someone like her was lurking so close to us.

Every word on her Instagram stories reeked of entitlement and greed. Even her profile motto was brazen: “Marry a rich man.”

Only when Xavier’s voice grew more anxious, repeatedly asking what had happened, did I finally speak, my tone calm and deliberate.

“That intern you hired, Ysabelle Lawson. I ran into her at the office today,” I said without hesitation.

I didn’t mention the photos outright. Instead, I forwarded him a screenshot of her Instagram page, including that arrogant motto: “Marry a rich man.”

“She barged into your office at lunch without knocking. Then, before the day was even over, she posted about me online, accusing me of seducing you,” I added, my voice as cold and sharp as glass.

There was a pause on the other end—several seconds of stunned silence.

When Xavier finally spoke, his voice was low, the anger restrained but unmistakable.

“Vivian, don’t worry. I’ll handle Ysabelle,” he promised.

“And how exactly do you plan to handle this?” I asked softly, my hand unconsciously resting on my rounded belly.

Being five or six months pregnant, Xavier had been extra thoughtful, telling me to avoid the back-and-forth trips to the office and to take it easy at home. Today was an exception—his birthday—and I wanted him to enjoy a warm meal made with love.

Yet, that small gesture had ignited a storm of gossip.

Just moments ago, I’d seen the post had already gone viral. Curious and concerned, I checked Ysabelle’s social media again.

The comments were flooding in from people who knew nothing about the real story.

Some cursed me blindly.

Others asked, “What kind of blind boss lets this happen?”

Scrolling through her page once more, I noticed her latest post, uploaded just half an hour ago—a selfie taken right outside our company building.

The caption read: [Work hard, get closer to your goal.]

The location tag unmistakably showed Xavier’s company address.

It was blatant, almost like she was waving a banner that said, “I’m Ysabelle Lawson, and this is where I work.”

“And she calls you her husband,” I said, letting the question hang heavily in the air.

There was a loud thump on the other end, as if something had been slammed down hard.

Xavier took a deep breath before replying, “Vivian, she’s just a young girl. She doesn’t understand the consequences. Ysabelle has made mistakes before, and I thought I’d taught her a lesson. I never imagined she’d cross the line again.”

Conclusion

 

The weight of betrayal and public humiliation hung heavily in the air, yet beneath it all, Vivian’s resolve remained unbroken. Despite the cruel accusations and the viral storm of gossip, she found strength in the quiet moments of love she shared with Xavier—the tender kiss, the carefully prepared lunch, and the promise of their growing family. Her calm, measured response to the chaos revealed a woman who, though hurt, refused to be defined by others’ lies or malice.

 

Xavier’s restrained anger and determination to protect their bond underscored the fragile yet unyielding trust between them. The chapter closed on a note of cautious hope, where love and loyalty faced the harsh glare of suspicion and jealousy. Together, they stood on the precipice of a storm, united by truth and the silent promise to weather whatever darkness lay ahead, chasing the light that still flickered between them.

 

What to Expect in Next Chapter?

 

The next chapter promises to delve deeper into the escalating tension between Vivian, Xavier, and the enigmatic intern, Ysabelle. As the public humiliation intensifies, Vivian’s resolve will be tested, and the true nature of Ysabelle’s motives may begin to unravel. The emotional stakes rise not only because of the social media scandal but also due to Vivian’s pregnancy, adding layers of vulnerability and strength to her character.

 

Expect moments charged with confrontation and quiet introspection, where trust and loyalty will be questioned. Xavier’s promise to “handle” the situation hints at potential conflicts both in the workplace and within their marriage. Meanwhile, Vivian’s calm yet determined demeanor suggests she may be preparing to face the storm head-on, but how far will she go to protect her family and her dignity? The next chapter will leave readers eager to discover how these intertwined lives navigate the shadows cast by suspicion and betrayal.